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Norfolk's unique venue — small circuit, galloping character, the lowest front-runner win rate in Britain
Yarmouth Greyhound Stadium in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, is one of the most distinctive tracks in British greyhound racing. Despite its relatively compact dimensions, Yarmouth produces racing characteristics that defy its size — it has the lowest percentage of all-the-way winners in the entire country at approximately 20%. This remarkable statistic makes Yarmouth a fascinating venue for form analysts and a trap for punters who assume that small tracks always favour inside-drawn front-runners.
The stadium operates on the Norfolk coast and has been a feature of the seaside town's sporting landscape for decades. While it doesn't have the profile of London or Midlands tracks, Yarmouth has built a loyal following among those who appreciate its unique racing character. The venue hosts regular meetings with a good mix of graded racing and is broadcast nationally through SIS.
Yarmouth's position as an outlier — a small track that races like a big one — makes it one of the most interesting venues to study. Understanding why it plays the way it does gives punters a genuine edge, because the betting public consistently misprices dogs here based on assumptions about track size.
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
| Races | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Time | 510 | 134 | 26% | 246 | 48% | £-98.19 | £-110.48 |
| Today | 12 | 2 | 17% | 4 | 33% | £-6.00 | £-5.94 |
1st pick performance · £1 level stakes at SP · Place = 1/4 odds top 2
Dogs dropping in grade today
No class droppers today
Composite 30% · Rating 25% · Speed 15% · Bend 10% · Suit 20%
Win rate at Yarmouth & their runners
Yarmouth's circuit is relatively compact at approximately 380 metres in circumference, yet it races as though it were significantly larger. The key to this paradox lies in the bend design and the proportions of the straights. The bends at Yarmouth, while not as wide as Nottingham or Hove, are smoother and more gradually banked than at other small tracks. This allows dogs to maintain speed through the turns without the severe deceleration that characterises sharp-bend venues.
The home straight is long relative to the circuit size, which is the primary reason that closers have such a strong record. Dogs that are two or three lengths behind at the final bend have a genuine chance to close that gap before the line. The run-up to the first bend is adequate, and the back straight, while not expansive, provides enough room for racing to develop naturally.
The coastal location is significant. The track is exposed to sea winds, particularly from the east, which can affect going conditions and race times. The surface responds to weather changes and the going can vary more between meetings than at sheltered inland tracks. Wind on the back straight can slow front-runners and compress the field, which may partly explain why closers do so well here.
What makes Yarmouth unique is that it combines the physical characteristics of a tight track with the racing outcomes of a galloping one. Front-runners win only about 20% of the time — fewer than at Hove, Nottingham, or Sunderland, all of which are physically much larger circuits. This means that dogs with strong finishing speed are the ones to follow, not the early pace merchants.
Performance ratings are the key metric at Yarmouth. Dogs that maintain quality throughout the race — strong sectional progression, good finishing position relative to beaten distance — consistently outperform those with quick early pace. The track almost seems to punish front-runners, as the long home straight gives every rival a chance to close.
Because the betting public typically associates small tracks with inside bias and front-runner dominance, Yarmouth creates consistent mispricing. Dogs drawn in traps 4-6 with strong finishing profiles are frequently underbet, while trap 1 front-runners are overbet. This market inefficiency is one of the most reliable edges in UK greyhound racing if you understand the track's true character.
| Distance | Races | Avg Field | Avg Winner Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 277m | 241 | 2.7 | 16.46s |
| 462m | 4061 | 1.4 | 28.31s |
| 659m | 144 | 1.5 | 40.97s |
| 843m | 10 | 0.8 | 54.28s |
The Yarmouth sprint. Even at this short trip, the track's galloping character shows through. Early pace matters more than at 462m but less than at equivalent distances at tight tracks. Front-runners need to build a significant lead because the home straight will always give chasers a chance.
The standard Yarmouth trip and where the track's unique character is most evident. Closers and sustained-pace dogs thrive here. This is the distance where the mispricing of inside-drawn front-runners is most pronounced — look for value on strong finishers drawn middle-to-outside.
The stayers' trip at Yarmouth. Stamina is paramount and the extra circuit amplifies the track's anti-front-runner bias. Only proven stayers with strong late-race finishing speed should be considered. This distance regularly produces the most dramatic finishes at the venue.
How to read this: In a fair 6-runner race, each trap would win ~17% and place (finish 1st or 2nd) ~33% of the time.
Win% = how often this trap produces the winner. Place% = how often this trap finishes 1st or 2nd (standard place bet).
+ / − columns show the difference from fair share — positive means the trap wins/places more than expected, negative means less.
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 190 | 40 | 21.1% | +4.4 | 98 | 51.6% | +18.3 | 2.85 |
| 2 | 196 | 45 | 23.0% | +6.3 | 82 | 41.8% | +8.5 | 3.14 |
| 3 | 205 | 46 | 22.4% | +5.7 | 77 | 37.6% | +4.3 | 3.15 |
| 4 | 196 | 30 | 15.3% | -1.4 | 61 | 31.1% | -2.2 | 3.39 |
| 5 | 154 | 23 | 14.9% | -1.8 | 51 | 33.1% | -0.2 | 3.27 |
| 6 | 153 | 22 | 14.4% | -2.3 | 42 | 27.5% | -5.8 | 3.69 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2585 | 461 | 17.8% | +1.1 | 994 | 38.5% | +5.2 | 3.20 |
| 2 | 2992 | 535 | 17.9% | +1.2 | 1082 | 36.2% | +2.9 | 3.30 |
| 3 | 2990 | 651 | 21.8% | +5.1 | 1205 | 40.3% | +7.0 | 3.18 |
| 4 | 3000 | 610 | 20.3% | +3.6 | 1167 | 38.9% | +5.6 | 3.22 |
| 5 | 2840 | 481 | 16.9% | +0.2 | 949 | 33.4% | +0.1 | 3.44 |
| 6 | 2807 | 465 | 16.6% | -0.1 | 898 | 32.0% | -1.3 | 3.47 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110 | 22 | 20.0% | +3.3 | 50 | 45.5% | +12.2 | 3.03 |
| 2 | 112 | 20 | 17.9% | +1.2 | 36 | 32.1% | -1.2 | 3.34 |
| 3 | 108 | 22 | 20.4% | +3.7 | 45 | 41.7% | +8.4 | 3.11 |
| 4 | 108 | 17 | 15.7% | -1.0 | 32 | 29.6% | -3.7 | 3.55 |
| 5 | 93 | 21 | 22.6% | +5.9 | 34 | 36.6% | +3.3 | 3.28 |
| 6 | 90 | 15 | 16.7% | 0.0 | 26 | 28.9% | -4.4 | 3.48 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | -4.2 | 3 | 37.5% | +4.2 | 2.88 |
| 2 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | +11.9 | 3 | 42.9% | +9.6 | 3.29 |
| 3 | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | +11.9 | 2 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.71 |
| 4 | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | +8.3 | 5 | 62.5% | +29.2 | 2.50 |
| 5 | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | -2.4 | 2 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.71 |
| 6 | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | -6.7 | 1 | 10.0% | -23.3 | 3.90 |
How often each going allowance occurs and its effect on run times. Positive = fast ground, negative = slow/heavy.
| Going | Label | Races | Avg Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| -140 | Very Heavy | 1 | 56.68s |
| -105 | Very Heavy | 1 | 42.70s |
| -90 | Very Heavy | 1 | 43.11s |
| -80 | Very Heavy | 3 | 29.62s |
| -75 | Very Heavy | 1 | 42.48s |
| -70 | Very Heavy | 3 | 29.17s |
| -60 | Very Heavy | 8 | 29.41s |
| -50 | Very Heavy | 17 | 29.42s |
| -45 | Very Heavy | 3 | 42.39s |
| -40 | Very Heavy | 17 | 32.96s |
| -30 | Heavy | 52 | 30.49s |
| -25 | Heavy | 1 | 16.77s |
| -20 | Heavy | 204 | 28.89s |
| -15 | Slow | 10 | 37.95s |
| -10 | Slow | 313 | 28.42s |
| -5 | Normal | 21 | 16.78s |
| 0 | Normal | 1847 | 28.53s |
| +5 | Fast | 48 | 16.67s |
| +10 | Fast | 795 | 27.99s |
| +15 | Very Fast | 36 | 36.14s |
| +20 | Very Fast | 639 | 28.54s |
| +30 | Very Fast | 178 | 29.71s |
| +40 | Very Fast | 36 | 28.41s |
| +45 | Very Fast | 6 | 41.36s |
| +50 | Very Fast | 2 | 28.57s |
| +2020 | Very Fast | 1 | 28.70s |
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★S Clayton | 4 | 2 | 50% | 2 | 50% | +£0.83 | £-1.29 |
| R Fitch | 25 | 8 | 32% | 13 | 52% | £-1.90 | £-5.19 |
| K J Cobbold | 60 | 19 | 32% | 38 | 63% | +£1.97 | +£7.13 |
| D J Prentice | 16 | 5 | 31% | 7 | 44% | +£0.63 | £-3.59 |
| V K Thom | 42 | 11 | 26% | 21 | 50% | +£12.66 | +£0.32 |
| C R Morris | 68 | 17 | 25% | 36 | 53% | £-16.21 | £-14.53 |
| G S Hamilton | 8 | 2 | 25% | 4 | 50% | +£9.50 | +£17.38 |
| I J Barnard | 86 | 20 | 23% | 35 | 41% | +£0.45 | £-10.65 |
| J G Mullins | 27 | 6 | 22% | 12 | 44% | £-0.32 | £-6.51 |
| S Knights | 45 | 10 | 22% | 15 | 33% | £-7.84 | £-16.58 |
| M P Brown | 90 | 19 | 21% | 34 | 38% | £-14.54 | £-22.55 |
| P I Cross | 49 | 10 | 20% | 17 | 35% | £-4.87 | £-17.36 |
| J E Craske | 25 | 5 | 20% | 10 | 40% | £-6.59 | £-7.52 |
| K Dawson | 6 | 1 | 17% | 1 | 17% | £-4.33 | £-4.83 |
| K L Windebank | 190 | 30 | 16% | 66 | 35% | £-57.36 | £-56.51 |
Min 3 runners · £1 level stakes at SP · Sorted by win rate
| Dog | Runs | Wins | Win% | Places | Best Time | Avg Pos | Last Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Goldcash Force | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 27.97s | 1.00 | 2026-05-25 |
| Coolruss Ronnie | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 27.99s | 1.00 | 2026-05-17 |
| Too Wright | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 27.60s | 1.00 | 2026-05-30 |
| Murrow Catatumbo | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 28.09s | 1.00 | 2026-05-31 |
| Savana Pink | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 16.48s | 1.33 | 2026-05-25 |
| New Ground | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 28.07s | 2.00 | 2026-05-18 |
| Rosshill Storm | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 27.86s | 2.00 | 2026-05-25 |
| Whisper Dolly | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 16.57s | 1.33 | 2026-05-27 |
| Strideaway Baby | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 16.27s | 1.33 | 2026-05-25 |
| Bucking Bucks | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 16.33s | 2.67 | 2026-05-25 |
| Bookseller | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 28.67s | 2.33 | 2026-05-25 |
| Sidestrand Trixi | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 28.73s | 2.00 | 2026-05-31 |
| Churchfield Max | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 16.62s | 2.00 | 2026-05-27 |
| Joys Of Danielle | 5 | 3 | 60% | 5 | 17.09s | 1.40 | 2026-05-31 |
| Savana Bo Peep | 5 | 3 | 60% | 3 | 16.50s | 2.40 | 2026-05-27 |
Min 2 runs · Sorted by win rate then volume
How often the shortest-priced dog (market favourite) wins and places at Yarmouth. National average favourite win rate is approximately 30%.
Races analysed
3,790
Fav wins
35%
1308 wins
Fav places (top 2)
56%
2139 places
Avg winning SP
4.20
decimal odds
Fastest adjusted times in our database for each distance at Yarmouth.
Yahoo Megan
15.88s · OR3 · 2025-09-10
Romeo Steel
27.04s · OR1 · 2025-09-10
My Kneecap
28.76s · S2 · 2026-03-22
Ballymac Nova
53.44s · OR · 2025-04-26
Breakdown of race grades at Yarmouth. Shows the type and quality of racing the track hosts.
A5
561 (13%)
A3
530 (12%)
A1
523 (12%)
A4
520 (12%)
A6
509 (11%)
A2
496 (11%)
A7
354 (8%)
A8
247 (6%)
OR
231 (5%)
A9
155 (3%)
D2
111 (2%)
D1
44 (1%)
S2
34 (1%)
IT
34 (1%)
D3
28 (1%)
OR3
25 (1%)
S1
16 (0%)
S3
15 (0%)
OR1
13 (0%)
HP
10 (0%)
D4
6 (0%)
IV
5 (0%)
Yarmouth is a goldmine for informed bettors, precisely because most punters get it wrong. The common assumption that a small track favours inside-drawn front-runners is completely wrong here. If you can internalise this fact and bet accordingly, you will find consistent value.
Focus on performance ratings and finishing speed rather than trap draw. Dogs with strong late-race profiles — good closing sectional times, ability to pick up in the home straight — are systematically undervalued by the market. Conversely, trap 1 front-runners are typically overbet relative to their true win probability.
The weather factor is worth monitoring at this coastal venue. Heavy wind conditions compress the field and can create more competitive finishes, which favours place betting. Conversely, calm conditions on fast going produce the fairest racing and the most form-true results. Check the going allowance carefully — it fluctuates more at Yarmouth than at most inland tracks.
| Date | Time | Dist | Grade | Winner | Trap | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 14:07 | 462m | A3 | Sailorshomexocet | 2 | 28.25s | 7/4JF |
| 2026-05-31 | 13:51 | 277m | D3 | Rapido Wilson | 3 | 16.66s | 3/1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13:33 | 462m | A6 | Moanteen Oscar | 1 | 28.47s | 3/1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13:17 | 462m | A8 | Sidestrand Trixi | 3 | 28.73s | 9/4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12:59 | 462m | A4 | Somersham Lexie | 3 | 28.44s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12:42 | 462m | A7 | Affectionatly | 1 | 28.72s | 11/4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12:26 | 462m | A8 | Somersham Misty | 1 | 28.74s | 11/4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12:09 | 462m | A6 | Faiths Memory | 1 | 28.52s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11:52 | 462m | A2 | Westway Buzz | 2 | 28.04s | 9/2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11:34 | 462m | A6 | Joys Of Danielle | 4 | 28.41s | 9/2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11:18 | 462m | A1 | Murrow Catatumbo | 4 | 28.40s | 5/4F |
| 2026-05-31 | 11:01 | 462m | A9 | Assarula Judy | 3 | 28.78s | 6/5F |
| 2026-05-30 | 22:22 | 462m | A5 | Frankton Ten | 6 | 28.41s | 1/1F |
| 2026-05-30 | 22:04 | 462m | A3 | Swift Carlo | 1 | 28.34s | 2/1F |
| 2026-05-30 | 21:48 | 462m | A3 | Value Added | 5 | 27.93s | 8/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 21:32 | 462m | A4 | Eleanor Rigby | 2 | 28.25s | 9/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 21:14 | 462m | A1 | Gossip Kid | 5 | 28.04s | 8/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 20:56 | 277m | D3 | King Jarvis | 2 | 16.44s | 4/5F |
| 2026-05-30 | 20:37 | 462m | A8 | Melbury Loki | 6 | 28.47s | 3/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 20:17 | 462m | A1 | Too Wright | 2 | 27.60s | 4/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:59 | 277m | D4 | Blue Arminta | 2 | 16.91s | 9/4F |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:41 | 462m | A2 | Gothic Doll | 2 | 28.15s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:25 | 462m | A7 | Hollyhill Isabel | 2 | 28.60s | 9/2 |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:08 | 462m | A1 | Swift Jericho | 1 | 27.87s | 7/1 |
| 2026-05-27 | 21:23 | 462m | A4 | Divine Justice | 5 | 28.26s | 6/1 |
| 2026-05-27 | 21:04 | 462m | A6 | Tommys Miss | 3 | 28.17s | 6/5 |
| 2026-05-27 | 20:47 | 659m | S2 | Getaway Car | 1 | 41.05s | 11/8F |
| 2026-05-27 | 20:31 | 462m | A1 | Gambet | 1 | 27.83s | 3/1 |
| 2026-05-27 | 20:13 | 462m | A7 | Decoy Oola | 2 | 28.45s | 4/5F |
| 2026-05-27 | 19:56 | 462m | A2 | Wrong Not Wright | 1 | 28.36s | 9/2 |
| 2026-05-27 | 19:39 | 277m | D2 | Whisper Dolly | 2 | 16.52s | 11/10F |
| 2026-05-27 | 19:22 | 462m | A5 | Churchfield Max | 1 | 28.17s | 9/4F |
| 2026-05-27 | 19:06 | 277m | D2 | Savana Bo Peep | 2 | 16.57s | 7/2 |
| 2026-05-27 | 18:48 | 462m | A3 | Wait For This | 3 | 28.16s | 5/6F |
| 2026-05-27 | 18:31 | 462m | A9 | Jacobs Magic | 3 | 29.15s | 7/1 |
| 2026-05-27 | 18:14 | 462m | A5 | Tis Tough | 2 | 28.30s | 13/8JF |
| 2026-05-25 | 21:23 | 462m | A7 | Lady Szarbo | 4 | 28.36s | 15/8F |
| 2026-05-25 | 21:04 | 462m | A4 | Value Added | 5 | 28.43s | 9/2 |
| 2026-05-25 | 20:47 | 462m | A3 | Bodell Bucks | 4 | 27.95s | 10/3 |
| 2026-05-25 | 20:31 | 462m | A8 | Seeyouatlake | 1 | 28.80s | 15/8 |
| 2026-05-25 | 20:13 | 462m | A2 | Goldcash Force | 3 | 27.97s | 7/4JF |
| 2026-05-25 | 19:56 | 462m | A2 | Rosshill Storm | 4 | 27.86s | 10/11F |
| 2026-05-25 | 19:39 | 462m | A6 | Bedazzled Bullet | 4 | 28.86s | 5/1 |
| 2026-05-25 | 19:22 | 277m | D1 | Strideaway Baby | 2 | 16.45s | 13/8F |
| 2026-05-25 | 19:06 | 277m | D2 | Savana Pink | 3 | 16.48s | 7/2 |
| 2026-05-25 | 18:48 | 462m | A1 | Cappy Cailin | 5 | 28.14s | 5/1 |
| 2026-05-25 | 18:31 | 462m | A5 | Swift Yes | 6 | 28.88s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-25 | 18:14 | 462m | A3 | Westway Buzz | 1 | 28.20s | 6/5F |
| 2026-05-24 | 14:07 | 462m | A1 | Kilara Reaper | 4 | 27.80s | 10/11F |
| 2026-05-24 | 13:51 | 462m | A4 | Dromana Junior | 4 | 28.25s | 5/1 |
Data from 2015-04-09 to 2026-05-31 · 4,467 races analysed · 666 meetings
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Interference & Run Comment Patterns
The 10 most common run comments from the last 1,000 completed runs. High rates of "crowded" or "checked" indicate a track where interference affects results.
Mid
296/1000 runs (30%)
Rls
153/1000 runs (15%)
Crd1
139/1000 runs (14%)
Rls-Mid
124/1000 runs (12%)
Mid-W
114/1000 runs (11%)
W
103/1000 runs (10%)
QAw
82/1000 runs (8%)
MidTRls
70/1000 runs (7%)
Middle
67/1000 runs (7%)
ALd
48/1000 runs (5%)